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Tuao, Philippines

Cagayan Valley · Philippines

Tuao is a small town in Cagayan Valley, Philippines with a population of 2,200. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

2,200 Population 26/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
74.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Tuao

Tuao

Tuao, officially the Municipality of Tuao, is a municipality in the province of Cagayan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 66,147 people.

People

Population2,200
Density26/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain74.5 in/yr
Sunny Days201/yr
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Population2,200
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates17.7364°, 121.4564°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCagayan Valley
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation74.5 inches (1,893 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tuao

Tuao is a small town in Philippines (Cagayan Valley) with a population of 2,200. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Tuao

Tuao has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Jun (29.8°C), the coldest is Jan (23.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1804 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.4°C / 74°F 18.6° / 28.1° 34.8
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 19° / 30.2° 37.2
Mar 26.8°C / 80°F 20.9° / 32.7° 38.5
Apr 29°C / 84°F 22.8° / 35.1° 46.8
May 29.6°C / 85°F 23.5° / 35.6° 134.9
Jun 29.8°C / 86°F 24.2° / 35.4° 152.5
Jul 28.8°C / 84°F 23.7° / 33.9° 197.6
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 23.4° / 33.3° 227.9
Sep 28.1°C / 83°F 23.2° / 33° 232.7
Oct 26.6°C / 80°F 22° / 31.3° 269.8
Nov 25.7°C / 78°F 21.4° / 30° 269.9
Dec 23.9°C / 75°F 20° / 27.8° 160.9
Tuao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above Philippines avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area83.2 sq mi (215.5 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates17.7364°N, 121.4564°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.5"
96% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.93"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

550 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 72 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 147 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 93 km
May 22, 1997 38 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.1 132 km
Jun 30, 2022 49 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 144 km
Mar 20, 2011 43 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 142 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 110 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 101 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 84 km
May 6, 1998 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.8 122 km
Mar 2, 2010 Luzon, Philippines M5.8 111 km
Mar 13, 2001 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 118 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 74 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 141 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 91 km
Sep 14, 2003 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.7 113 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 140 km
Apr 7, 2003 31 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 129 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 146 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

109 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 176 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 167 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 276 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 101 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 260 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 96 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 159 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 71 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 257 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 90 km
2023 Saola Category 5 171 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 130 km
2022 Noru Category 5 282 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 83 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 258 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 186 km
2020 Vamco Category 2 294 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 116 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 30 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 116 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1988 NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 107 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 72 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 16 84 km
1627 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 60 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 89 km
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 129 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 1.3 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in
May 83°F (29°C) 6.4 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in
August 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
October 79°F (26°C) 11.9 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 11.5 in
December 74°F (24°C) 4.6 in

Tuao has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 74.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.9") and February the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Tuao

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tuao Central Elementary School
Cato Primary School
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Libraries in Tuao

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Municipal Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tuao

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Conner Public Market
New Piat Public Market
Piat Public Market
Public Market
Solana Public Market
Tuao Public Market

Airports Near Tuao

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cagayan North International AirportLLCMedium Airport
Tuguegarao AirportTUGMedium Airport
Aparri (Maura) AirportSmall Airport
Dibagat AirstripSmall Airport
Lal-lo AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tuao

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bellfrey
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
67 m (220 ft)
Area
215.5 km² (83.2 mi²)
Founded
1851
Postal Code
3528

🇵🇭 About Philippines

Capital Manila
Population 106,651,922
Area 300,000 km²
GDP (USD) $437,055,627,244
GDP per capita $3,804
HDI 0.710
Life expectancy 69.8 years
Internet users 83.8%
Urban population 55.1%
Currency PHP (Peso)
Languages English, Filipino
Calling code +63
TLD .ph
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Philippines

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Bagong Taon
Feb 17 Chinese New Year Chinese New Year
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Huwebes Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Biyernes Santo
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Sabado de Gloria
Apr 9 Day of Valor Araw ng Kagitingan
May 1 Labour Day Araw ng Paggawa
Jun 12 Independence Day Araw ng Kalayaan
Aug 21 Ninoy Aquino Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Senador Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.
Aug 31 National Heroes Day Araw ng mga Bayani
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Eve All Saints' Day Eve
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Araw ng mga Santo
Nov 30 Bonifacio Day Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio
Dec 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas Day Araw ng Pasko
Dec 30 Rizal Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal
Dec 31 Last Day of The Year Huling Araw ng Taon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tuao

What is the population of Tuao?

Tuao has a population of 2,200 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 83.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tuao?

Tuao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 201 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.5 inches.

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